Adorno was Frankfurt school. He opposed "culture industry." He loved Schoenberg's music because it was challenging. He hated pop music of any kind because it wa

Adorno was Frankfurt school. He opposed "culture industry." He loved Schoenberg's music because it was challenging. He hated pop music of any kind because it was the opposite - an easily pleasing pablum to sell to and control people. I don't agree with him but I think his concerns were/are valid. Going into this piece knowing that probably changes the way it's read. In that light, Adorno is pulling his punches and being very well-behaved here.